“Redwing had read somewhere that one of his favourite writers, Ernest Hemingway, had been asked what was the best training for a novelist. He had said “an unhappy childhood.” Redwing had enjoyed a fine time growing up, but he wondered if this whole expedition was unfolding more like a novel, and would be blamed on one person, one character, the guy in charge: him. Maybe you got a happy childhood and then an unhappy adulthood, and that’s how novels worked.”
In 'Shipstar,' readers are taken on a journey through a vast, uncharted cosmos. The story follows a group of intrepid explorers aboard a starship, as they navigate the dangers of interstellar travel, encounter new alien cultures, and unravel the mysteries of the universe. The narrative is filled with action-packed sequences, thought-provoking philosophical musings, and the human struggle for survival in an unforgiving environment. more
Gregory Benford, born on January 30, 1941, is a renowned science fiction author. His works are known for their in-depth scientific exploration and imaginative visions of the future. more
“A novel, though fiction, often speaks to the largest truths.”
“The only way to set yourself free is to meet each new challenge relatively.”
“His mind is like that. On the inside, where he never smiles.”